Lebanese opposition protesters react in downtown Beirut to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's speech in Damacus. Assad announced that Syria would redeploy all its troops in Lebanon to the Syrian border but did not set a timetable for a full withdrawal.(AFP/Ramzi Haidar)
Syrian President Bashar Assad waves to people from outside the parliament building on Saturday March 5th, 2005 in Damascus, where he is to deliver a speech that is expected to announce the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon. Others unidentified. (AP Photo/SANA)
Problems! Two pro-Syrian protesters kiss a portrait of Syrian President Bashar Assad during a pro-Syrian demonstration in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday March 5th, 2005. Gunfire erupted late Saturday after pro-Syrian protesters arrived in Beirut's Christian sector that is the center of anti-Syrian sentiment.
A man holds a child on his shoulders, to wave the national flag along with others, as they take part in an anti-Syria demonstration at Martyr's Square, central Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, March 5th, 2005.
Syrian soldiers gather at a Syrian Army base near the village Aley, in the central mountains east of Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday ([2[-5-05). (AP Photo)
Wow...stuff happens fast. Like the Wall.....eh?
'bout time Syria got their nose bloodied and their balls kicked into their stomach.
Hope this is being beamed to Iraq and Iran TV stations. Should make Iraq's proud, and help inspire the Iranians.